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Life is full of precious moments. It’s also full of frustrating ones, challenging ones, heartbreaking ones. But according to a growing body of research (summarized nicely in the book Hardwiring Happiness), dwelling on the beautiful ones – the ones that bring a smile to your lips, a twinkle to your eye, a warmth to your heart – … Continue reading →

While I do have some favourite, complicated recipes, on the whole I’m drawn to simple meals that highlight the natural flavours of the ingredients. And as I’m trying to use up my kitchen remnants before moving, I also like recipes that are easily manipulated to suit what’s available. In my freezer I found a small container of almond … Continue reading →

As we prepare for our big move, I’ve started to get serious about eating through our pantry. I have a beautiful collection of seeds, grains and legumes lined up in repurposed glass jars. We really got behind on using them during our experiment with grain-free eating, so I’ve got to get moving! I’m finding that … Continue reading →

It’s eggplant season in Qatar! That means lots of ratatouille-esque roasted vegetable meals. Unfortunately, the whole family doesn’t get as excited about that as I do, so I’ve been on a mission to make my handsomes enjoy eggplant. I think a good first step would be to start calling it aubergine. It sounds much more … Continue reading →

It’s January. It’s cold, it’s dark, we’re tired and many of us are sick. What a perfect time to remind yourself about a simple nutrition trick that has the power to transform your diet: Eat the Rainbow. This is one of the times of the year when people get a renewed interested in living well: eating better, … Continue reading →

You know I love quinoa. What’s not to love? It’s versatile, tasty and packed with nutrients. “When the nutrient composition of this food is analyzed in depth, the results are unusual and striking.” (source) The government of Bolivia (supported by other Central and South American countries), wants to spread quinoa’s fame throughout the world. Their proposal to … Continue reading →

I’m trying very hard these days to simplify life. Starting with meal prep. Using a meal planner has really helped to organize myself. I don’t know why I haven’t been using it for years. For me the hardest part of making dinner has always been deciding what to make. So it’s been very helpful to … Continue reading →